Keith Bodner

Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Readers interested in narrative-critical theory and related approaches will appreciate Deven MacDonald’s assembly of secondary sources and thoughtful perspective on an important topic in biblical studies.”

Approaching Job

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dr. Lewis has studied the book of Job for many years in a number of different contexts and is thus well positioned to offer this guide. Readers will appreciate both his personal wrestling with the biblical text and his professional expertise on the numerous issues that confront the contemporary interpreter.”

Curious Characters

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With an international reputation and a wide range of publications, Professor Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer now brings her wealth of insight to a wider audience. Anyone curious about figures like the prophet Jonah (Is he an annoying grouch?), the princess Michal (Is she a hapless pawn?), or Noah (Why on earth does he get so drunk?) will appreciate this introduction to some surprisingly complicated biblical characters.”

David

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For the past decade, Dr. Johnson has been on the frontlines of research into the endlessly fascinating character of King David and his remarkable supporting cast, and this new book promises to be a most helpful and up-to-date guide for students and scholars alike with its engaging reading of this incomparable story containing a wealth of insights—and even some surprising pop culture references!”

Narrative Obtrusion in the Hebrew Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The author's carefully argued thesis advances a theoretical construct that will be welcomed by interested readers of the Hebrew Bible. This new book provides a review of a past scholarship on the voice of the narrator and a notable advance as well. Using aptly chosen examples from the Former Prophets and ancient Near Eastern sources, Christopher Paris explains why obtrusions are important in the interpretation of biblical narrative.”

The Fate of the Man of God from Judah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Among the more enigmatic chapters in the Deuteronomistic history is 1 Kings 13, with the explosion of Jeroboam’s altar followed by a lion’s attack on the itinerant man of God from Judah. Man Hee Yoon’s timely dissertation on this text provides an up-to-date bibliography and helpful exegetical work for all interested researchers.”

The King-Priest in Samuel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Should the roles of priest and king be separate and distinct, or does the Hebrew Bible envision overlap as a temporal or eschatological ideal? Readers interested in such complex questions will want to consult this new work by Nicholas Majors that explores a host of relevant texts alongside the turbulent royal story in the books of Samuel.”

The Old Testament as Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The present book is devoted to literary matters, providing rich overview and detailed background alongside finely crafted close readings. Drawing from the cistern of a long career, Longman engages a range of biblical texts across the spectrum of narrative, poetry, and wisdom with rigor and insights from start to finish.”

Tragedy of the Commons

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Building on his earlier reading of Judges, Gift of the Grotesque, Daniel Stulac's latest book whisks the reader on a ride through 1 Samuel with a bevy of cultural interleaves, prodigal reflections, and the discovery of divine grace in a wasteland of confusion.”